New Year Holiday Visits Across Toronto and Nearby Towns
Local residents including Miss Gladys Huffman from Toronto and Mr Chas Erwin of Rochester visited relatives for the New Year week. Travelers from Sundridge Port Sydney and Guelph joined gatherings with families in Ontario towns. Condolences were offered for Councillor Beatty whose father died in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys. Huffman
Toronto
Chas, Erwin
Rochester, N.Y
Acton
W.J. Beatty
Henry Beatty
Local Councillor Alex Near Thanks Supporters
In a note to constituents Alex Near thanks the people of Nasseagaweya for their support in the recent council election. He extends wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasseagaweya
Alex
Near
Card of Thanks and Recovery Note from T Albert Moore
Through weeks since September 19 1938 after a heart attack in Saint John New Brunswick many friends in Acton offered letters calls and inquiries. Moore thanks them and says progress toward recovery is definite. 16 Brule Gardens Toronto Ontario. Dinner ends and three men chat about trains ancestry and a hold up joke in a hotel smoking room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint John
N.B
Acton
T. Albert Moore
Accidental Blow Sparks Family Mixup Over Watch Dog
A family quarrel centers on a supposed black eye and an accidental mishap. The boy explains he was not fighting but lost balance while lifting a top and pinning the father’s dog during a small prank, leaving the mother puzzled and the father curious about the dog’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Tony
Canadian Wheat Exports Rise to Greece in Early 1938
Canada shipped about 35 000 tons of wheat to Greece in the first six months of 1938. With further substantial quantities exported, the second half of 1938 is expected to show a considerable advance in exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Canada
Plea Plea: Man Admits Guilt in Court
In a fragmented account a man named Pat faces a judge and pled guilty to the charge. The scene shows a determined inmate stepping into the dock and answering the court when asked his plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Gregory Theatre Features Stars in Family Show and More
Saturday January 7 gift night at Gregory Theatre highlights include Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney Cecillia Parker in Youre Only Young Once. Also listing Wild Bill Hickok chapter 11 and Fox News novelty acts with Don Ameche Aileen Whelan, plus cartoons and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Cecillia Parker
Gateway
Don Ameche
Aileen Whelan
Jimiors Edge Milton In Overtime In Hockey Thriller
Acton and Milton played a tight game with Milton tying late and losing 6 to 4 in overtime. Key lineups included Milton with McDuffe Pras er Learmont and Sproat, Acton with Holmes Bayliss Sayers and Kemshead. Officials and crowd noise peppered the match as Milton’s quick passes challenged Acton’s defence.
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Acton
Milton
McDuffe
Praser
Learmont
Sproat
Coxes
Slasky
Binsell
Bowring
Timbers
Qualle
Robertson
Holmes
Bayliss
Sayers
Kemshead
Tyler
Goy
Jones
Marzo
Brush
Papillion
Sheink
Western wedding at Rock Cliffe celebrates Kathleen Bell
Kathleen Bell wed John R Hyatt at Rock Cliffe the home of Mr and Mrs J C Leslie in a December ceremony officiated by Dr Warwick F Kalownik. The bride wore ivory satin with Brussels net veil and coronet of pearls. mother of the bride in empire blue lace. mother of the groom in mahogany velvet. Guests and luncheon followed. Marjorie McTeer played the wedding music. Dr Kelloway spoke and the couple planned travel attire for departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Cliffe
J. C. Leslie
Kathleen Bell
John R.hyatt
J Hyatt
Calgary
Warwick F. Kalowny
Alex, Bell
Actans
Mead Cook Wedding at Ospringe
Florence Grace Mead and Charles Edward Mead wed at Ospringe home of George and Florence Cook amid Christmas decor. Rev Foreman officiated. Bride wore powder blue taffeta with cameo locket. Attendants Edna Cook and little Doris-Dunstan. Music by Vernon May. Wedding reception for about forty followed by honeymoon trip.
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George E. Cook
Ospringe
Sehen
Florence Gracey
Charles Edward Mead
Edward M . Toronto
Ceretinny
Foreman
Edna Cook
Doris-Dunstan
Mace
Mansell Nellis
Acton
Vernon May
Toronto
Still Doubtful Fish Dealer Lobsters Lady
A fragment notes a lively exchange about lobsters as a bride asserts freshness and alive quality. The brief dialogue hints at doubt over whether the lobsters are truly fresh.
Not an employee says columnist hits back at Roosevelt
A well known columnist recalls a past exchange with President Roosevelt. The columnist was accused of being in the pay of the Administration and challenged about his income during a tense encounter.
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Roosevelt
Franco Offensive Plans Found in Diplomatic Pouch
Reports say Franco officials were surprised to find Franco Spanish offensive plans in his diplomatic pouch during a trip from San Sebastian to St. Jean de Luz. The drive was postponed as he faced a revolt within his own ranks, with loyalist spies having obtained the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sebastian
Spain
St. Jean de Luz
Inaugural Council Meeting Appointments Reported
Inaugural council meeting notes appointments at $50 monthly. McPherson named Municipal Officer. Clerk to inform School Board of $810 over allotment repayment. Finance committee presented accounts totaling 1857.65 and other items include Y M C A rent and arena salaries. Board actions include bankruptcy report and transit protection notice set for January 17.
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R. J. McPherson
Acton Welfare ‘Board
TEHOL
Seevereeneeecess
Acton Public Pea Board
County of
Plgstyn Hospital
Arison
Georgetown Lumber. Co
C.nlr
Perkins Electric
Arena
Dunlop, Tire & Rubber Co
Loigteldeg Callibaedpbtes
Bell Telephone Co
Ritchie & Agar
Stiman Felt Co
Board of Transport Commissioners
Mill Street
Y/M.C.A
Council
McPherson
Jones
Thabe
No.7 Highway Association
Milton Drama Institute Planned by Halton Juniors
Halton Juniors announce a Drama Institute at Milton starting Monday evening, with instruction in directing, staging, and acting by A Burrows of Toronto. The program, under Halton Juniors, is open to all and has drawn interest from town residents seeking to improve dramatic skills. For details, contact the Local Agricultural Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
A. Burrows
Toronto
Burrows
Jocal Agriculpatay Onis
Dictionary riddle hints to a sea related object
A puzzle cites Thomas Davidson's dictionary clue about an object found in potatoes evidence the years hours saints and dinner. The riddle suggests a word linked to sailors and seafaring lore, likely a common cultural item with letters embedded in the stated words. The dialogue at the end implies the answer is a common domestic entity rather than a coastal artifact.
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Chambers
Thomas ‘Davidson
tHars
Sincere Flattery Letter Fragments From a Family
Three weeks after Jessie reached boarding school she began signing her letters Jessica. Brother Tom disliked it and wrote Dear Jessica Daddies and Momica have gone to visit Aunt Plezica Uncle Samica buying a new machine but unsure whether Chevica or Fordica. The cowlca had a calfica and I was amg to call Nellica but changed it to Jimmies because it was a bullies. Your loving brother Tomica.
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Jessie
Jessica
Tom
Momica
Plezica
Samica
Eall Nellica
Tomica
Forget me nots bloom with every bill
A humorous column notes a florist who keeps customers by sending a bouquet of forget me nots with each invoice, joking about his slogan Say it with flowers and his method of staying in touch.
Sure Rescue Hunters Confront Warden Amid Missing Crew
Two hunters communicate a rescue effort after losing a companion. They plan an additional shot to avoid detection by game-warden Wilt while seeking help. The fragment hints at a tense pursuit and potential safety risk in a wildlife area.
New Defence With Toronto Maple Leafs in Action
The Leafs seek stronger defense for the rest of the season with Buckets expected to bolster the back line. Hammon has been moved to the correct side after prior play on the wrong flank.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Leafs
Hammon
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H. L. McDonald
Arena Insurance
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W. J. Beatty
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Roy
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